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Captain

Chief Engineer in United States

Start date : 17th September 2025

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Suitable for Team/Couple

Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 50m (164ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Yacht Built 2012

Number of Crew 11

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple Yes [View]

Posted 17th Sep 2025

Job ID #2956444

Summary

COUPLES POSITION Chief Engineer AND Second Stewardess


We are looking for a highly skilled and very hands-on Chief Engineer to join A 50 Meter Westport. You will work closely with the Captains and the Senior Chief Engineer and Owners. The yacht has been kept to the highest of standards and will continue to be kept that way. The role, is for a positive personality, requiring a proactive, present, and involved engineer who thrives on being fully engaged in the day-to-day technical running of the yacht.

Full refit completed in 2023.

Requirements & Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum Y3 CoC (or equivalent) possable Y4 with Flag approval 
  • Previous experience on vessels 40m+ preferred
  • Extremely hands-on approach with strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and AV/IT systems
  • Comfortable working in-house (not remote or rotational), ensuring daily oversight and involvement in all technical areas
  • Strong electrical.
  • Team player, works well in a mixed-nationality crew. 

Program Overview

  • Private, 
  • Based in Florida with Bahamas and Caribbean cruising

Package

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • MLC compliant contract
  • strong vacation package

This is a rare chance to join a well estabilshed vessel that has been maintained to a level of perfection. , working with incredible owners and captain, with long-term stability and the satisfaction of being the go-to hands-on engineer onboard.

Strong vessel records and detailed handover. 


Team

  • Starting 17th Sep 2025
  • Permanent
  • 50m (164ft) Motor Yacht
  • United States
  • USD ($)5,000.00 Per Month

Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • B1/B2

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • Drivers License
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

Location

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  • Homeport PALM BEACH, United States
  • Destination PALM BEACH, United States
  • Current Location PALM BEACH, United States

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  • Starting 17th Sep 2025
  • Permanent
  • 50m (164ft) Motor Yacht
  • United States
  • USD ($)5,000.00 Per Month
  • Starting 17th Sep 2025
  • Permanent
  • 50m (164ft) Motor Yacht
  • United States
  • USD ($)10,000.00 Per Month

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